Another day, another key re-signing for Hyundai A-League leaders Perth Glory, who have tied down in-form attacker Joel Chianese.
Just a day after the club’s all-time leading scorer Andy Keogh re-signed at Glory, Chianese penned a one-year contract extension for Tony Popovic’s side.
Another major deal done… @Joel_Chianese re-signs!
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@ALeague #OneGlory pic.twitter.com/hCkqWpjGtZ— Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) March 6, 2019
It comes after a superb season from the 29-year-old, who has played a significant role in Glory’s rise up the ladder.
In 20 appearances in the 2018/19 Season so far, Chianese has scored four goals and provided three assists and providing plenty of threat with his pace.
“I’m really excited to be staying on board with a club I’ve warmed to year after year in a fantastic city,” Chianese told Glory’s official website.
“I have learned so much working under [Head Coach] Tony Popovic and the coaching staff this year and with the great players we’ve got together.
“I have grown a lot as a player and am probably in the best form of my career, so when the opportunity came up to stay on board, I had to jump at it.
“With this squad I think we can achieve a lot as a group.”
Chianese started his Hyundai A-League career with Sydney FC and has been with Glory since 2016 after a short stint in Malaysia.
After a couple of up-and-down years where he also battled injury, he has found his groove under Popovic to become a consistent performer.
“Joel is having a fantastic season,” Glory Football Director Jacob Burns said.
“He has taken his game to another level with his performances, contribution and the threat that he poses with his pace.
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“He has established himself as a regular amidst stiff competition and really matured as a player under the detailed guidance and structure provided by Tony Popovic and the coaching staff.”
Glory have the weekend off in the Hyundai A-League before returning to action in Round 22 against Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Friday, March 15.
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